# Reserve Chardonnay (2022)

- **Producer:** Deep Woods Estate
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Western Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, pear, lime, struck match, cream, vanilla, butter, almond meal, spicy oak, cloves, aniseed, hazelnut, parmesan rind, almond

## About this wine

The Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from Margaret River, Western Australia, utilizing the Gin Gin clone. The estate, founded in 1987 and owned by the Fogarty family since 2005, is committed to producing high-quality, regionally distinctive wines under Chief Winemaker Julian Langworthy. The Margaret River region's climate supports the slow ripening of Chardonnay. The 2022 vintage benefited from ideal conditions, yielding pristine fruit with balanced power and intensity. The wine is a result of specific vineyard sourcing across Wilyabup, Wallcliffe, and Karridale.

## Interesting facts

- Uses the specific Gin Gin clone of Chardonnay.
- Fermented and aged in French oak.
- Sustainably managed vineyards.
- Multiple Gold medals from major wine shows.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and rich texture complement creamy dishes and proteins, while its bright acidity cuts through richness. Flavors of ripe fruit and subtle oak notes can harmonize with roasted meats and herbaceous preparations.

## Wine making process

The Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022 is produced from hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation occurs in new and used French oak, utilizing wild yeasts. The wine then matures on lees for nine months in French oak. Fruit is sourced from central Wilyabup vineyards, with additional contributions from Wallcliffe and Karridale. The winemaking aims to capture the regional distinctiveness of Margaret River.